How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19

With the 2022 season approaching, Autoweek took a look back at the unprecedented 2020 season with Formula DRIFT co-founder Ryan Sage. While fan attendance was limited—and sometimes prohibited entirely—the series survived the worst of the pandemic and is gearing up for a new season in a stronger position than ever. Click here to read the… Continue reading How Formula DRIFT Survived COVID-19

Maxxsonics Project Manager Leads Ukrainian Refugee Relief Efforts

Maxxsonics Project and Quality Manager, Mark Lieber, is traveling to Hungary next month to help support Ukrainian refugees, the company announced. On April 7, Lieber will be traveling to Záhony, Hungary, to help a friend support Ukrainian refugees amidst Russia’s invasion of the European country. Lieber is currently seeking support to raise additional money to… Continue reading Maxxsonics Project Manager Leads Ukrainian Refugee Relief Efforts

Mustang Dynamometer Exhibits at SEMA Middle East

Mustang Dynamometer recently exhibited at SEMA Middle East held in Dubai, UAE, the company’s second international trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry in the Middle East in three months, the company said. Mustang reunited with existing customers and friends as well as generated new sales, formed new relationships with future clients, and expanded its… Continue reading Mustang Dynamometer Exhibits at SEMA Middle East

Cars.com Names Top EVs of 2022

Cars.com has revealed its 2022 top picks for electric vehicles, the online marketplace announced. The site’s experts examined the price, range, comfort and features of 30-plus EV models on sale in the first quarter of 2022 to determine the top picks for value, families, luxury and commuters. “We have been sharing news and research on… Continue reading Cars.com Names Top EVs of 2022

Dockworker Contract Negotiations Risk Further Supply Chain Delays

A labor impasse with 22,000 West Coast longshoreman could spell disaster for the global economy…

SEMA Collaborates with Ford’s Bronco Brand for All-Female Vehicle Build

The SEMA Businesswomen’s Network will embark on an all-female vehicle build in partnership with Ford’s Bronco Brand, which has supplied a 4-door Ford Bronco Wildtrak for modification…

Lippert Acquires Girard Products

Lippert Components Manufacturing, a subsidiary of LCI Industries and Lippert Components, has acquired substantially all of the business assets of Girard Systems and Girard Products, a manufacturer and distributor of awnings and tankless water heaters for OEMs and aftermarket customers in the recreational vehicle and specialty vehicle markets the company announced. Girard operates locations in… Continue reading Lippert Acquires Girard Products

KYB Earns APA Cornerstone Award

KYB has been awarded the Automotive Parts Associates 2022 Suppliers of the Year Cornerstone Award, the company announced. The announcement was made in March at the APA’s Annual General Meeting. “The APA Cornerstone Award is based on a commitment to helping APA shareholders build their businesses. That is the criteria of the thought process when… Continue reading KYB Earns APA Cornerstone Award

Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program

Nexen Tire Motorsports is kicking off its 2022 U.S. motorsports program with its support of four Nexen Tire Motorsports drivers in Formula DRIFT, the tire manufacturer announced. “This year, Nexen Tire Motorsports looks to strengthen its competitive racing program by supplying Nexen’s extreme ultra-high-performance tires to high-caliber, championship-winning and podium-finishing drivers,” the company said. The… Continue reading Nexen Tire Kicks Off 2022 Motorsports Program

Carlise Events Preps for Ford Nationals

Carlisle Events has revealed details for the upcoming Carlisle Ford Nationals presented by Meguiar’s, scheduled for June 3-5, event organizers announced. This event hosts Ford enthusiasts from across the country and more than 3,200 vehicles on the National Parts Depot Showfield, and will also include special displays, themes and guests. Participants helped set a new… Continue reading Carlise Events Preps for Ford Nationals

Nitro Rallycross Goes Global

The Nitro RX Series will stage races in six countries, including the U.S., Sweden, Finland, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and England…

‘Roadsters 2 Records’ Exhibit Coming to IMS Museum

The new exhibit will highlight the transition from front-engine roadsters to rear-engine racers and will feature cars, uniforms and artifacts from 1960 to 1972…

Home of NHRA Arizona Nationals to Close

The final NHRA Arizona Nationals will take place during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season as Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park finishes its run on the NHRA circuit, track officials announced. After nearly 40 years on the NHRA circuit, a new overpass/roadway for the Interstate 10 extension will use the space currently… Continue reading Home of NHRA Arizona Nationals to Close

Survey: Drivers Will Pay More for Top Safety Features

A new report from Rocket Auto has examined the features car buyers are most likely to look for when in the car market, the company announced. As the new and used car markets continued to see heavy competition and price increases, Rocket Auto surveyed over 3,000 motorists to determine which popular car features would push… Continue reading Survey: Drivers Will Pay More for Top Safety Features

SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors

SEMA has appointed two new directors working in the councils and membership department: Pamela Brown-Matthis and Marcy Ann Yanus, the organization announced. Brown-Matthis will serve as the new education director based in McKinney, Texas. Yanus has been named the new SEMA council director overseeing Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and… Continue reading SEMA Appoints New Council, Membership Directors